Testseek.com have collected 711 expert reviews of the Samsung SM-G960 Galaxy S9 and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung SM-G960 Galaxy S9.
March 2018
(86%)
711 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(79%)
1433 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Most compact for the screen size in their class
Good US pricing
Topshelf cameras
Very good sunlight visibility
Fast charging out of the box
Unique Face ID biometry and Animoji avatar features
Very good value retention
Bright
Coloraccurate display
Gorgeous
IP68 water and dust resistant build
Industry-leading display
Incredible Dolby Atmos speakers
3.5mm audio jack
PMA and WPC wireless charging support
Edge panels are ultra useful
Ultra-fast performance
Samsung Pay is still the best mobile p
An absolutely brilliant screen - the best on any smartphone out there. Amazing brightness
Colors
And viewing angles
The fingerprint scanner is back in a location where it won't give you constant frustration. Good job
Samsung
The Galaxy S9+ feels pret
Solid performance
Classic Samsung design
Dex dock allows use as desktop computer
Much more convenient fingerprint scanner position
Improved camera
Smoother performance (but still not perfectly smooth)
More affordable
Display
Camera
Design almost as good as S9's
IOS ecosystem with better update support
Made of more durable stainless steel
Smart HDR helps take better photos
Smoother performace
Faster
Apple A12 chip
Nolimit 4K video recording
Lower price
MicroSD card support
Headphone jack
Quick charger i
Impressive display
Incredible cameras
Good performer
The Galaxy S9 once again proves Samsung's formula of a gorgeous 5.8-inch screen
Sexy dual-curved design and terrific camera for well-lit shots can't go wrong. Whiplash-fast speeds
Wireless charging and water resistance complete the package. And it looks
Sleek
Premium build
Gorgeous Quad HD screen
Loaded with power
Excellent camera
Easy to use with one hand
The Infinity Display is even better than the one on the S8
Camera takes fantastic pics in all kinds of light
Fingerprint sensor is in a much better location
Best screen available today
Every hardware feature you want
Standout camera that's easy to use
Good speakers and headphone jack
Top-notch internal specs
Available worldwide unlocked and from carriers
Excellent display
Superb rear dual aperture camera
Waterproofing
Great stereo speakers
Novel AR Emoji
Good camera in low ligh
Fun Super Slow-Mo vide
Brighter display with even thinner bezel
Swift performanc
Long battery life
Fast
Reliable performance
It has a headphone jack
Reliable camera
Smart camera tech
Premium everyday experience
Superb performance
Galaxy S8's excellent design gets even better
Screen
Performance & battery all solid
Camera capable of impressive low-light performance
Price is competitive
The S9 has a variable aperture rear camera
So it takes good photos in low light
Dual Aperture effective in low light
Excellent cameras overall
Speedy performance
Long-lasting battery
Appealing design
Great display
Fast SoC
LTE Cat. 18
Protected against water and dust
Expandable storage
Dual-SIM SKU available (Duos)
Good sensor equipment
USB 3.1 with DP
HDMI
And OTG
Great camera
Wireless charging
Ultra HD videos at 60 FPS
The editors didn't like
Only supports QuickCharge 2.0
Camera noise processing is still too heavy
Front-facing camera should be better
New camera interface is terrible
Battery life should be better
Having fewer features on the smaller Galaxy S9 camera is lame
I mean
This should be obvious - the Galaxy S9 looks kind of fragile. There's a lot of glass on this phone. Use a case
Even with Project Treble
Samsung still avoids committing to a period of Android OS updates
Let alone timely ones
For its flagship ha
Iris scan feature needs work
Bixby virtual assistant remains a work in progress
AR Emoji a halfbaked gimmick
Heating issues
Samsung Experience UX is a work in progress
Battery life is not up to the mark
Photos by Raj Rout
Samsung Galaxy S9 128GB
Low-light photos often look blurry and lack the fine texture and contrast of competing phone cameras. The Galaxy S9's camera frequently
Accidentally switches between modes. 3D avatar software is tragically bad
And a new face-unlock tool is inherently in
Design is a little dated
AR Emoji have an off-putting look
Camera features like Dual Aperture and Super Slow-mo are a little gimmicky
AR Emoji is fun but not as advanced as Apple's Animoji
The single camera is great
But the S9+'s dual camera would have been better
Software can be overwhelming
Just average battery life
Small GS9 lacks secondary camera
GS9+ is very expensive
A bit slippery to hold
Not cheap
AR Emoji need wor
Intelligent Scan a step behind Face I
Bixby Vision AR features feel half-baked
Battery life
Super SloMo is good
But not great
Limited evolution
Pricey
Intelligent Scan trades security for convenience
Super Slow-mo is 720p only and needs bright lighting
Bixby still feels gimmicky
Its facial scanning feature can't compete with those on other smartphones
Published: 2018-02-25, Author: Lee , review by: Theinquirer.net
The Samsung Galaxy S9 is not so different from the S8, apart from its upgraded camera functions. However, that doesn't mean it's a failed device. Quite the opposite in fact. We loved the S8, so it's nice to see that Samsung hasn't changed the things that...
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Published: 2018-02-25, Author: John , review by: techradar.com
Not all that different to S8, AR Emoji a little limited
The Samsung Galaxy S9's party piece is a seriously impressive camera, but there's much more than a passing resemblance to the Galaxy S8 which is now considerably cheaper. It may make the S9 slightly harder to justify, but it's still set to be an excellent...
The Samsung Galaxy S9 is not so different from the S8, apart from its upgraded camera functions. However, that doesn't mean it's a failed device. Quite the opposite in fact. We loved the S8, so it's nice to see that Samsung hasn't changed the things that...
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Published: 2018-02-25, Author: Robert , review by: stuff.tv
Refined, stylish design with gorgeous curved screen, Improved low-light camera, excellent slo-mo video, All the features you'd want in a flagship
Improved camera still can't quite beat the best, Hard to tell the S9 apart from the S8, Fingerprint sensor still a bit close to the camera
The Galaxy S9 is the technological equivalent of a football team winning the Premier League at a canter, and still spending £100 million pounds on a new striker in the next transfer window. Fundamentally, it's the same phone as before we're talking about...
Superb screen for video, Powerful performance, Dual-aperture camera is effective, Well built, Great design,
Audio still lacks the last word in timing,
Without flexing too many major muscles, Samsung has rustled up a pretty polished successor to the Galaxy S8, with a handful of carefully considered tweaks, all built into one of the best designed smartphones you can buy.And when you consider the new camer...
We're going to have to wait for big jumps in technology, but although the Galaxy S9 only brings a disappointingly small bunch of minor improvements it's still an amazing smartphone that will be hard to beat in 2018. Samsung has expertly combined design, h...
Brilliant display, Stereo sound is surprisingly powerful, Curved glass and metal is very attractive, Comfortable to use, Super speedy and fluid performance
Battery isn't great, Camera over-exposes highlights regularly, AR Emoji and Bixby need a lot of improving, Expensive
In many ways the Samsung Galaxy S9 is a repeat performance of the Galaxy S8 and that's no bad thing. Samsung's great phone from 2017 is back and better than before.It's the camera that leads the change in a range of boosted functions, with Samsung offerin...
Abstract: Alternatively, EE is also stocking the Galaxy S9 – albeit at a higher price of £53 per month with an upfront cost of £150. This package includes 4GB of data, along with unlimited texts and minutes.Three, on the other hand, is offering the long-awaited han...
Abstract: There's very little known about the Nokia 9, but we'd expect a flagship device to come from the Finnish company, topping the Nokia 6. If the rumours are true, expect a full metal unibody design, a blisteringly fast Snapdragon 835 processor, a QHD display...
Impressive design, Bright and crisp display, Great all round camera, High powered processor
Bixby still meh, Not a huge step up from S8
Has Samsung been able to improve upon the Galaxy S8 with their latest flagship phone? Yes, but it does not feel like enough of enhancement for those that currently own an S8. Instead, this device is intended for those who may still be using the S7 or S6...
